Tegh - A very unique male name
Tegh at a glance
Tegh is ranked #2887 among boy baby names in 2025, with 13 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #2887 and first appeared on the charts in 2016.
- Rank in 2025
- #2887
- Births in 2025
- 13
- Peak year
- 2025 (#2887)
- First appeared
- 2016
- Trend
- #3613 in 2020 → #2887 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 112,791 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tegh peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2887.
Famous with this name
Ahlaam Teghadouini
Alice Teghil
Anna Teghararian
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Tegh is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tegh is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,426 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,426.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tegh is where you live.
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Tegh origin and meaning
Punjabi, from Persian
Sword
Tegh is the Punjabi word for sword, from Persian tegh, inseparably linked to Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, whose full name joins Tegh with Bahadur, 'brave'. The Guru is known by that full name, not by Tegh alone, so he is credited here rather than listed as a bearer. As a standalone boy's name, Tegh entered the US data in 2016 and reached its highest count in 2025.
Attested etymology
Tegh is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Tegh, pop culture references for the name Tegh and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Tegh
We've found the following names that sound similar to Tegh, sorted by popularity.
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Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2887 |
| 2023 | 4337 |
| 2022 | 3488 |
| 2020 | 3613 |
| 2018 | 3402 |
| 2016 | 4277 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| California | 1426 |
Even more about Tegh
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Tegh a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Tegh?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
TEG · /tɛɡ/
Around the world
- Tegh (Punjabi) — Used as-is from Punjabi tegh, sword.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2016, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
InternationalWord name
Why parents choose it
A one-syllable Sikh name meaning sword — strong, sacred and steeped in the story of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Worth knowing
- Guru Tegh Bahadur is known by his full name, not Tegh alone.
